45 personnel of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) have successfully completed a seven-week Train-the-Trainer course that included specialized instruction at Ghana’s Jungle Warfare School in Akim-Achiase, Eastern Region.
The course formed part of longstanding military cooperation between the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the RSLAF. It aimed to build instructional capacity, strengthen professional competence, and support regional security through joint training.
Participants comprised four commissioned officers and 41 soldiers, including three women. The programme began with an opening ceremony on 20 July 2026 at Buchanan Hall, Whistler Barracks in Teshie, under the Army Combat Training School (ACTS). Trainees spent five weeks at ACTS before completing the final two weeks at the Jungle Warfare School (JWS).
Colonel Ekow Nkrane Mensah-Yawson, Commander of ACTS, welcomed the Sierra Leonean contingent at the start and urged them to show dedication, resilience, and professionalism.
He stressed that the participants represented their country and that discipline remained essential to success.
The curriculum focused on advanced tactical knowledge, leadership skills, and instructional techniques needed for contemporary operations.
Officials said the training would also improve interoperability between the two forces and reinforce bilateral military ties.
The Jungle Warfare School, established in 1976 at Seth Anthony Barracks in Akim-Achiase, is a recognized centre of excellence for jungle and counter-insurgency training. It regularly hosts GAF personnel and international partners and has conducted specialised courses for foreign forces over the years.
The successful completion of the Train-the-Trainer programme underscores ongoing West African defence collaboration. Graduates are expected to return to Sierra Leone equipped to pass on the skills acquired and contribute to the professional development of the RSLAF.
